JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 3

TARGA FLORIO (6) is the clear horse to beat after two seconds from two starts at this venue, the latest a half-length defeat as a prohibitive odds-on favourite when he fought hard late. The beaten-favourite tag is the one caution, but third-up with proven 1m placing form gives him the strongest profile. RUBY POSEIDON (2) brings a sharp debut second, beaten a head by Shonan Harbor after being near the top of an open market, and natural improvement makes him the main danger. CASTOR (3) has the broader race record, with one win and two placings from six starts and a sound Mombetsu third at big odds, though she must bring that form back to this venue. CHATORAN (5) has placed at her past two runs at this track and gets in light, but the first look around 1m keeps her in the wider winning mix rather than higher.